The primary responsibility of a geological technician is to test and analyze rock, soil, and petroleum samples. This study is being carried out so that oil companies can determine concrete options for future production and investigation. The findings of the geological technician also serve as a quality control check, ensuring that an oil company’s standards are met.
In both the laboratory and the field, the geology technician collaborates closely with geologists and scientists. Geological technician jobs typically entail conducting historical research into oil drilling, oil well construction, and geological changes, in addition to collecting and testing samples. A technician may be needed to organize field trips, surveys, and exploratory drilling to further investigate these research areas.
This is a highly technical position. Geological and petroleum technicians must use a variety of computer programs, many of which are designed specifically for analyzing samples using geological, petrophysical, and engineering data. Images, sketches, and cross sections are created using computerized design and drafting programs.
Job duties for geology technicians include meticulous record-keeping and database management. Testing sites, well locations, and potential areas for future well construction and drilling are all noted and kept on file by the technician. The geological technician may also be in charge of creating maps.
Geological technicians are typically in charge of the assembly, operation, and routine maintenance of testing equipment, whether in the lab or out in the field. Depending on the demands of the research being conducted, technicians may work alone or as part of a crew. To properly harvest samples and spearhead drilling initiatives, they use scientific reasoning and mechanical know-how. Numbers, figures, and statistics are also required skills for geological technicians. Those in this position have exceptional problem-solving abilities and understand how to approach a problem using logic and reason.
A geological technician frequently performs supervisory duties as well. They supervise well explorations, well construction, and experimental drilling expeditions. A technician makes sure that company policies are followed, that environmental laws are respected, and that safety precautions are taken.
A geology technician may also be responsible for clerical duties. They write official reports, fill out forms and other paperwork, and may be required to perform transcription or stenographic work. A technician must also organize and keep track of all job-related paperwork, which entails sorting, filing, and classifying a large amount of paperwork.
A geological technician’s job entails anticipating consumer demand. By analyzing customer needs and customer service surveys, a technician helps determine the direction an oil company’s research will take. The technician uses data gleaned from customer communications to enhance the company’s reputation and offer the services that best serve the public.